| | Sec. 5. 24-A MRSA §2808-B, sub-§2, ¶G is enacted to read: |
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| G.__In addition to any other variance authorized under this | subsection, a carrier may vary the premium rate due to | smoking status for all policies, contracts or certificates | that are executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued | or renewed in this State after the effective date of this | paragraph as long as the premium rate does not deviate above | or below the community rate filed by the carrier by more | than 15%. |
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| | This bill clarifies the ability of insurers to offer premium | discounts based on the smoking status of insureds. |
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